BEND, OR -- The former Director of the U-S Census Bureau, John Thompson, speaks at COCC at 6-30 this evening. Charlotte Gilbride with the COCC Foundation says Thompson is a statistician and currently a consultant who will speak on the topic, “The 2020 Census: Why It Matters And What To Expect.” Gillbride says the Census provides critical information for the Electoral College, Congressional Representation and distribution of federal money. Tickets to hear John Thompson speak about the Census are 10-dollars and available at the door.  The event is at the COCC Coats Campus Center.